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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Annecy:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Annecy costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Annecy
How to get from Lyon to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
800118:00 PM2h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 800118:00 PM2h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:55 PM1h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 179947:08 PM1h52Lyon Part Dieu9:00 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 179969:08 PM1h53Lyon Part Dieu11:01 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 179822:08 PM1h59Lyon Part Dieu4:07 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 516614:35 PM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
- 502254:00 PM1h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM1h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:30 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Annecy:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Annecy costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Annecy by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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